The Heights of Abraham is a hilltop park on top of Masson Hill, accessed from the village by the Heights of Abraham cable car. The heights are named after a supposed resemblance to the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Heights of Abraham, in Quebec, Canada, where General James Wolfe died in battle against the French in 1759.

The Heights of Abraham are listed as grade II* in the register of historic parks and gardens of special historic interest in England.

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1. View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

17.7km

05:23

590m

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2. Cromford Wharf – View of Matlock loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

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04:45

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3. Tinker's Shaft Viewpoint – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Matlock Bath

20.6km

06:05

570m

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Distance 1.66 km

Uphill 40 m

Downhill 110 m

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Location: Matlock Bath CP CP, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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The Heights of Abraham

1. View of Matlock – Cromford Canal and Pump House loop from Matlock

2. Cromford Wharf – View of Matlock loop from Dethick, Lea and Holloway CP

3. Tinker's Shaft Viewpoint – High Tor and Giddy Edge loop from Matlock Bath

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